County utilizes inter-fund loan to cover payrollMoney, or the lack thereof, was the basis for some action Tuesday by Massac County’s commissioners after hearing from Massac County Treasurer Dana Angelly the county’s general fund would not have e...

Changes coming to Harrah’s casinoStaff Report For all of the people who refer to Metropolis’ casino as “the boat,” they will not be able to use that term much longer as it will eventually sail away, leaving the gaming machines in ...

Fine ordinance passes city’s first readingIn an effort to assist the citizens, the court system and city coffers, the City of Metropolis is looking to amend its penalty/fine provision ordinance. The first reading of the ordinance, which am...

Program aids law enforcement with equipmentThanks to a program by the Law Enforcement Surplus Office (LESO), law enforcement agencies around the country, including the Metropolis Police Department (MPD) and the Massac County Sheriff’s Offic...

County considers taking control of Crisp buildingWith the imminent closure of the Regional Office of Education #2 (ROE #2) in Ullin scheduled for June 30, 2015, Regional Superintendent Janet Ulrich met with Massac County Board of commissioners Tu...